US Bridges

SR 162 over E Fork E Br Black River

Fair

Medina County, Ohio · .2 Mi. East of S.R. 83 · Structure no. 5206006

Built
1962
63 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
60 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
2,198
2015 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 162 over E Fork E Br Black River is a concrete continuous slab carrying SR 162 over E Fork E Br Black River in Medina County, Ohio. It was built in 1962, so it is 63 years old, older than the Ohio average of 47.3 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 2,198 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,051 by 2035. The structure is 60 ft (18.3 m) long and 36 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

Location

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CarriesSR 162
CrossesE Fork E Br Black River
Location.2 Mi. East of S.R. 83
RouteState Highway 162
CountyMedina County
StateOhio
Coordinates41.09926, -82.02009
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating42.9 US tons
Inventory rating25 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadH 15
Structure length60 ft (18.3 m)
Longest span20 ft (6.1 m)
Deck width36 ft (11 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,198 (2015)
Projected traffic3,051 by 2035
Trucks9%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.2 mi (10 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SR 162 over E Fork E Br Black River built?

It was built in 1962, making it 63 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR 162 over E Fork E Br Black River in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in October 2024.

How much traffic does SR 162 over E Fork E Br Black River carry?

About 2,198 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.

How long is SR 162 over E Fork E Br Black River?

The structure is 60 ft (18.3 m) long with a longest span of 20 ft (6.1 m) and a deck 36 ft wide.

Who owns SR 162 over E Fork E Br Black River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.